Overview and Core Summary
In crypto Futures trading, adding margin increases the position's margin ratio and moves the estimated liquidation price (Est. Liq. Price) further away, effectively enhancing the risk resistance of your positions. The operational mechanism for adding margin varies depending on the margin mode (Cross, Isolated, Multi):
Cross Margin Mode: Transfer funds directly from the primary account to the Futures account to increase Cross margin.
Isolated Margin Mode: Click the plus icon (Web) or the edit pencil icon (App) under the Cross&Isolated section to adjust margin.
Multi Margin Mode: Locate "Extra Margin" under the Multi section, then click the plus icon (Web) or the edit pencil icon (App) to manage margin.
How to Add Margin to Cross Futures?
1. Cross Margin Mechanism
Under Cross Margin mode, all available balance in the Futures account is automatically shared as margin across all Cross positions.
2. Steps to Add Cross Margin
Operation: Transfer funds (such as USDT) from the primary account to the Futures account.
Effect: Once the available balance in the Futures account increases, the estimated liquidation price for all Cross positions will automatically optimize, reducing liquidation risk.
How to Add Margin to Isolated Futures?
1. Isolated Margin Mechanism
Under Isolated Margin mode, margin for each position is kept separate and risk-isolated. To increase risk resistance for a specific Isolated position, you need to manually add margin to that position.
2. Steps to Add Isolated Margin on Web
Log in to the web platform and navigate to the Futures trading interface.
In the bottom position list area, select the [Cross&Isolated] tab.
Find the target Isolated position order and click the plus (+) icon next to the value in the "Margin/Margin Ratio" column.
In the pop-up "Adjust margin" window, select the [Add Margin] option.
Enter the amount of USDT you wish to add, check the "Est. Liq. Price After Increase," and click [OK] to complete.
3. Steps to Add Isolated Margin on App
Open the trading App and go to the Trade page (Futures).
Switch to the [Cross&Isolated] tab in the order area.
Find the Isolated position order you want to top up, and click the edit pencil icon next to the "Margin" field.
On the "Adjust margin" pop-up, select [Add Margin] and enter the amount.
Review the updated estimated liquidation price, then tap [Submit].
How to Add Margin to Multi Futures?
1. Multi Margin Mechanism
Multi Margin mode allows you to add extra margin to a specific individual order to increase its risk resistance.
2. Steps to Add Multi Margin on Web
Go to the Futures trading interface and click the [Multi] tab in the bottom order area.
Find the Multi order you wish to modify and locate the "Extra Margin" column.
Click the plus (+) icon next to the Extra Margin value.
In the pop-up "Manage margin" window, select [Add margin], input the additional USDT amount, and click [OK].
3. Steps to Add Multi Margin on App
At the bottom of the App trading page, select the [Multi] tab.
On the target Multi position card, locate the "Extra Margin" field.
Tap the edit pencil icon next to the "Extra Margin" value.
In the "Manage margin" pop-up, select [Add margin], enter the amount, confirm the updated liquidation price, and tap [Confirm].
FAQ
Q: Will my position size or leverage change after adding margin?
A: Adding margin will not change your original position size or your selected leverage. Its purpose is to provide a larger buffer against price fluctuations, thereby pushing the estimated liquidation price further away.
Q: What are the icons for adding margin to Isolated and Multi orders on Web and App?
A: Web: Click the plus (+) icon next to the margin/extra margin value; App: Tap the edit pencil icon next to the margin/extra margin field.